2005 Ford Mustang vs. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn

To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,256 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 333 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.

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2005 Ford Mustang 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
Make Ford Rolls-Royce
Model Mustang Silver Dawn
Year Released 2005 1949
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4015 cc 4256 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 202 HP 0 HP
Engine Bore Size 100 mm 88.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 114.3 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1497 kg 1830 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 5170 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 3060 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 108 L


 

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